The Roy Halladay Sweepstakes, Part One: The Major Players

In the week since Toronto Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi announced to the collective baseball world that the organization would be all ears to any trade discussions regarding ace Roy Halladay, over a dozen teams have checked in with the Canadian franchise. Predictably, the asking price seems to be a package of three-plus young players/prospects, with the Jays preferring players that can contribute on the major league level within the next year. It should also be noted that with Marco Scutaro having a breakout season in his free-agent year, the Jays would certainly look hard at any deal that includes a promising young shortstop. With many teams still within striking distance of divisional or wild card contention, the AL’s best pitcher can count almost ever team with a .500 record or better as a potential suitor. While ESPN’s Buster Olney has already published his handicapping of possible Halladay destinations, let’s take a one-by-one look at the favorites, possibilitie...